Feb 7, 2013
Foul play rule out in drowning
Officials on Monday recovered the body of Justin Diel who drove his Ford pickup truck into the East River north of Navarre.
Feb 7, 2013
Snook season reopening on Atlantic coast only
The recreational harvest season for snook reopened Feb. 1 in Florida’s Atlantic coastal and inland waters, including Lake Okeechobee and the Kissimmee River. The season is open through May 31.
Feb 7, 2013
FWC releases female panther rescued as kitten in 2011
Biologists with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission released a female Florida panther Thursday at the Picayune Strand State Forest in Collier County.
Feb 7, 2013
Training helps airman assist in rescue
HURLBURT FIELD (AFNS) – In the midst of smoke and blood, the special tactics officer’s training kicked in, and he set to work.
Feb 7, 2013
NYSA lawyer speaks
In the Jan. 31 edition of Navarre Press it was reported that David Pleat with Pleat & Perry in Destin was hired to represent the Navarre Youth Sports Association.
Feb 7, 2013
Rolling over: Drivers lose control in separate incidents
Three rollover accidents occurred within a five-day period last week in Navarre.
The first occurred Jan. 30 when an 18-year old lost control of his vehicle at the intersection of Coral Street and Manatee Street in Holley by the Sea.
Feb 7, 2013
Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band to play free concert at Hurlburt
Gary Sinise is an actor, a philanthropist, an ardent supporter of military members and first responders, and he’s the leading member of the Lt. Dan Band.
Feb 7, 2013
Harsanje convicted for child sexual solicitation
A Santa Rosa County jury on Feb. 1 convicted Michael V. Harsanje, 36, of Navarre, of using a computer to facilitate or solicit the sexual conduct of a child; possessing photos which include sexual conduct by a child; and three counts of transmission of harmful materials to minor.
Feb 7, 2013
Gun ban talk heightens concerns
U.S. Senator Diane Feinstein, D-Calif., introduced Senate Bill 150 on Jan. 24 to regulate assault weapons.
Feb 7, 2013
State Road 87 widening included in package
The state has earmarked almost $1 billion for infrastructure projects in Northwest Florida, more than two-thirds of it in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.